Comprehensive Psychiatry & Behavioral Science:
Personality Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Mood,
Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, Sleep Disorders,
Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, and
Diagnostic Strategies – A Complete High-Yield A+
Exam Guide 2026
Personality Disorder
behavior deviates from cultural expectation, is pervasive, inflexible, onset teens, stable over
time, leads to
Cluster A
Which cluster?
-odd and eccentric
-Paranoid
-Schizoid
-Schizotypical
Schizoid Personality Disorder
-loners
-dont want to have relationships or social contacts
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
-Odd thinking/behvior/speech
-magical beliefs
-often suspicious and hostile
Paranoid Personality Disorder
-pervasive unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust
Cluster B
Which cluster?
-erratic, emotional, deviant
-antisocial
-borderline
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,-narcissistic
-histrionic
Antisocial Personality Disorder
-violates peoples rights without guilt
-manipulative
-commits violent crimes
-childhood behavior problems
-lying
Borderline Personality Disorder
-emotionally unstable
-unstable relationships, anger, impulsive, unpredictable, irritable
-splitting
-self harm
Narcissitic Personality Disorder
-unrealistically self-important
-self-love, grandiosity
-hypersensitivity to evaluation by others
-entitlement, manipulative
-lacks empathy
-expects special treatment
Histrionic Personality Disorder
-excessively dramatic and emotional
-promiscuous
-can be manipulative
-vain and demanding
-seeks attention and overreacts
-egocentric
Cluster C
Which cluster?
-Anxious and fearful
-Avoidant
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, -Dependent
-Obsessive-compulsive
Avoidant Personality Disorder
-excessibly sensitive to potential rejection
-introverted, anxious, low self-esteem
-desires acceptance but socially withdrawn
Dependent Personality Disorder
-relying excessibely on others for emotional support
-lacks self confidence
-subordinates own needs
-allows others to make decisions
Obessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
-perfectionism
-inflexibility
-over conscientiousness
-constricted emotions
-preoccupied with rules, schedules, and details
-ego-syntonic
Psychotherapy and Group therapy
Most effective treatment for personality disorders
-Antipsychotics
-Avoid group therapy
Treatment for Paranoid personality disorder
-Social skill training
-Antipsychotics
management of schizotypal personality disorder
-Interpersonal psychotherapy
-CBT
management of Histrionic PD
-Group therapy
-desensitization
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Personality Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Mood,
Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, Sleep Disorders,
Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, and
Diagnostic Strategies – A Complete High-Yield A+
Exam Guide 2026
Personality Disorder
behavior deviates from cultural expectation, is pervasive, inflexible, onset teens, stable over
time, leads to
Cluster A
Which cluster?
-odd and eccentric
-Paranoid
-Schizoid
-Schizotypical
Schizoid Personality Disorder
-loners
-dont want to have relationships or social contacts
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
-Odd thinking/behvior/speech
-magical beliefs
-often suspicious and hostile
Paranoid Personality Disorder
-pervasive unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust
Cluster B
Which cluster?
-erratic, emotional, deviant
-antisocial
-borderline
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,-narcissistic
-histrionic
Antisocial Personality Disorder
-violates peoples rights without guilt
-manipulative
-commits violent crimes
-childhood behavior problems
-lying
Borderline Personality Disorder
-emotionally unstable
-unstable relationships, anger, impulsive, unpredictable, irritable
-splitting
-self harm
Narcissitic Personality Disorder
-unrealistically self-important
-self-love, grandiosity
-hypersensitivity to evaluation by others
-entitlement, manipulative
-lacks empathy
-expects special treatment
Histrionic Personality Disorder
-excessively dramatic and emotional
-promiscuous
-can be manipulative
-vain and demanding
-seeks attention and overreacts
-egocentric
Cluster C
Which cluster?
-Anxious and fearful
-Avoidant
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, -Dependent
-Obsessive-compulsive
Avoidant Personality Disorder
-excessibly sensitive to potential rejection
-introverted, anxious, low self-esteem
-desires acceptance but socially withdrawn
Dependent Personality Disorder
-relying excessibely on others for emotional support
-lacks self confidence
-subordinates own needs
-allows others to make decisions
Obessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
-perfectionism
-inflexibility
-over conscientiousness
-constricted emotions
-preoccupied with rules, schedules, and details
-ego-syntonic
Psychotherapy and Group therapy
Most effective treatment for personality disorders
-Antipsychotics
-Avoid group therapy
Treatment for Paranoid personality disorder
-Social skill training
-Antipsychotics
management of schizotypal personality disorder
-Interpersonal psychotherapy
-CBT
management of Histrionic PD
-Group therapy
-desensitization
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